March Events in Paris
By Sophie Delon
March is roaring into Paris like a lion: full of fierce happenings throughout the month, including Paris Fashion Week. There seems to be something for everyone, from fashionistas to antique shoppers to art lovers and music aficianados. (more…)
January Events in Paris
By Sophie Delon
The days are shorter and colder, but January in Paris offers plenty of warmth. Perhaps they’re still wrapped up in the joy of the holiday season and the excitement of a new year, or maybe they just need more diversions to get through the winter months, but Parisians have filled the month with some of the most exciting events of the year. (more…)
November Events in Paris
Paris in November just may be the most romantic time of the year. The foliage is turning various shades of red and orange, and what doesn’t still cling to tree branches carpets the city’s sidewalks and jardins. The chill in the air is the perfect justification to order up a cup of vin chaud. Festive holiday lights along the Champs Élysée and the various rues and avenues of the city make the early arrival of darkness worth welcoming. And the creative holiday windows of the shops and grands magasins become crowd-pleasing events. (more…)
October Events in Paris: Salon du Chocolat (& more)
By Sophie Delon
The world’s largest chocolate show is back in Paris this month, turning the French capital into a mecca for those people with a passion for all things chocolate. And they have lots of reasons to get excited, with more than 200 chocolate makers and pastry chefs on hand to tantalize and tempt with their creations. This year’s theme is centered around pastry making, with plenty of temptations to enjoy and sample. (more…)
September Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
It’s September in Paris, and that means that Parisians are returning to the city from les vacances. Things are once again picking up in the French capital, with some of the fall’s best cultural events lining up, including the ones Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best in the City of Lights. (more…)
August Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
Story by Richard Nahem, Eye Prefer Paris Correspondent
August is generally quiet in Paris. All the major performance venues, including Bercy, La Cigale, l’Olympia, Le Zénith and Stade de France, are closed. Still, there are quite a few exhibitions and events happening, and Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, has put together a list of everything happening in the French capital throughout the month of August, from cinema to extraordinary exhibitions. (more…)
July Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
Are you planning on being in Paris this month? If so, Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, has put together a list of the many great events happening in the French capital throughout the month of July, from art and music, to other extraordinary exhibitions and performances.
May Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do
The last month or so in Paris has been absolutely spectacular. A cold, snowy winter has given way into a springtime full of blue skies and warmer temperatures. So if sitting in one of the French capital’s sprawling jardins or parcs isn’t your only desire, there are plenty of exciting things happening in Paris this month, including the ones Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best. (more…)
March Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
Spring is just around the corner in Paris, and as temperatures begin to warm up, it’s the perfect time to visit Paris. There are plenty of exciting things happening in the French capital in March, including the ones Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best. (more…)
December Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Paris. There’s snow on the ground, the lights are up, and everyone is ready to greet Père Nöel. There are also some really exciting events happening in the French capital, including the ones Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best in the City of Lights. (more…)
November Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
It’s November in Paris, and while the temperatures are cooling, the arts and culture scene is heating up. There are some extraordinary events happening in the French capital, including the ones Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best in the City of Lights.
Larry Clark-Kiss the Past Hello
This is the first French retrospective of photographer Larry Clark. His mostly black and white photos are searing and sometimes shocking portraits of American youth with themes of sex, violence, and drug use. Spanning five decades and showing over 200 photos, many which have never been shown before, it includes his most famous series, Tulsa.
Till January 2
Musée d’Art Moderne
11 Ave. du President Wilson, 16th arr.
Metro: Iena
Please note: Due to the adult content, no one under 18 will be admitted
Jessye Norman-Roots: My Song, My Life
The incomparable Jessye Norman brilliantly sings about her roots with Spirituals, pop music, opera, blues, and jazz.From April in Paris to Mack the Knife to Pretty Horses to When the Saints Go Marching, she brilliantly shows off her incredible range.
November 19, 8PM
Olympia
28 Blvd. des Capucines, 9th arr.
Metro: Opera
Website
Basquiat
The Basquiat show at Musée d’Art Moderne chronicles the journey from local street artist in the 1970s to world famous artist in the 1980s. It is one of the largest retrospectives of his work ever mounted with over 100 paintings, drawings, and objets.
Till January 30
Musée d’Art Moderne
11 Ave. du President Wilson, 16th arr.
Metro: Iena
Website
Paris Photo
Over 100 galleries and publishers show some of the best photography at Paris Photo, one of the most prestigious photo fairs. This year the theme is Central Europe with up and coming newly discovered photographers.
November 18- 21
Carrousel de Louvre
99 rue de Rivoli, 1st. arr
Metro:Palais Royal
11/18,19,20 Open 11:30AM-8:30PM
11/21 Open 11:30AM-7PM
Website
Carlos Cabeza at Atelier 7
Atelier 7 is presents the recent work of Carlos Cabeza on the theme of the interior and is titled “rhythmic construction.” This exhibition follows the success of his solo exhibition that inaugurated the new Oscar Ascanio Gallery in Miami early September.
Until Nov. 7
Atelier 7
242 Blvd Raspail, 14th arr.
Metro: Raspail
Website
July Events in Paris: Eye Need to Do’s
By Richard Nahem, Eye Prefer Paris Correspondent
If you happen to find yourself in Paris this month, you’ll be delighted to know that there are quite a few wonderful things to do. Richard Nahem has been kind enough to compile a list of these events to make it easy for you to plan your stay.
Voyage dans ma Tete
Does anyone still wear a hat? Apparently Antoine de Galbert thinks so. His astounding collection of over 400 hats, headpieces, and headdresses are from the tribes of Africa and South America. The exhibit explores the cultural and practical aspects of one of man’s oldest garments.
Till September 26
La Maison Rouge
10 Blvd. de Bastille,12th arr.
Metro: Quai de la Rapee, Bastille
Open Wednesday-Sunday 11AM-7PM, Thursday till 9PM
http://www.lamaisonrouge.org/spip.php?article650&date=cours
Paris Cinema Festival 2010
The annual Paris Cinema Festival honors Japanese cinema this year with over 100 films. Charlotte Rampling is the chairperson and special guests include Hanoi Jane Fonda and filmmakers M. Night Shyamalan and Eugene Green.
July 3-13
Screenings are 5€ each, or get a Paris CinéPass for 30€ for unlimited access
http://www.pariscinema.org/uk/iff/iff.html
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of the legendary singers Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, has carved out quite an acting and singing career in her own right. Her whispery voice can be heard at La Cigale and the set list includes Dylan’s Like a Woman, Jamais, and Cafe de Artistes.
July 8 & 9, 7:30PM
La Cigale
120 Blvd. Rochechouart, 18th arr.
Metro: Pigalle
www.lacigale.fr
Monet and Abstraction
Some of Monet’s greatest paintings are compared to modern abstract painters such as Rothko, Hofmann, Pollock, and Krasner. The exhibit is divided into 6 parts including contrast of forms, mists and variations, and in Monet’s garden.
Till September 26
2 rue Louis Boilly, 16th arr.
Metro: Muette
Open 11AM-6PM Tuesday to Sunday, Tuesday till 9PM
http://www.marmottan.com
Paris Plage
It’s summertime, so do like the Parisians do and head to the beach. In Paris. For one month, the banks of the Seine at Voie Georges-Pompidou in the 4th and the Bassin de la Villette (19th) are transformed into an oasis of sun and sand. There are swimming pools, kayaking, beach volleyball and even free evening concerts.
July 20th to August 20th
Voie Georges-Pompidou (4e) and Bassin de la Villette (19e)
8:00am to midnight
http://www.paris.fr
Private Paris: Food and Wine Gets Personal
Story by Sophie Delon
Diane Anthonissen has come a long way from the corporate life she built for herself in Chicago. Over 4,000 miles and four years, to be exact. Armed with an M.B.A. and 15 years experience working with various big corporations, Diane and her Belgian-born husband relocated to Paris in 2006 where, after finding inspiration in the city’s open markets and extraordinary restaurants, Diane ditched it all and enrolled in the culinary program at the prestigious Ecole Ferrandi. Eighteen months of hands-on, full-time training led to positions at several grands restaurants around the city.
Chef Diane Anthonissen
Susan Barbour found her way to Paris by following a more poetic path. Literally. This published American poet is currently working toward her doctorate in English through the University of Oxford. But on one fateful day in 2005, a grape changed her life. It was in the Sauternes region of France that she discovered the poetry of wine, after which she returned to the states to get trained and certified by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, becoming a professional sommelier in the process.
As fate would have it, these two American expats are now working together, having created several unique Paris events for P.S. Privé, the Paris experience company created by the founder of ParisienSalon.com, Linda Donahue.
In the Atelier Vin et Macs, for instance, Diane has created several macarons specifically for this event. Each is infused with flavors that are designed to help participants understand the subtleties of wine, helping them identify the various nuances found in each wine and champagne selected for the workshop by Susan.
Susan Barbour
“When you use other foods to help establish a taste memory for wine, it’s easier to train your palate,” Susan explains.
The chef and the sommelier take a similar approach to the Atelier Vin et Fromage. Where Susan will show people how to taste wine and read a wine label, Diane will reveal some time-honored secrets when it comes to pairing wine with cheese. Five varieties of cheese will be sampled during the workshop, with Diane explaining the differences in their milk sources and aging process.
Another event the two are very excited about is the Private Salon Dinner, where Diane will create a sumptuous three course dinner for guests, along with an amuse-bouche, served at the table of her home near the Louvre. Wines personally selected by Susan will be served at each course, with a brief explanation of each by the sommelier-poet.
Finally, the Rue Montorgeuil Tasting Tour will take visitors toe the famed Paris market, where Susan and Diane will lead an exploration of the various boucheries, fromageries, legumeries and patisseries before heading back to Diane’s for a lunch created from the ingredients purchased at the market.
“We think these events will give visitors to Paris a really good insight into the city,” offers chef Diane. “And they’ll get to leave the city with information, and maybe some new skills, that they can use at home.”
To celebrate the launch of P.S. Privé, all ParisienSalon.com readers will receive a 10% discount off any workshop or event for the month of July. Just use Promo Code PARIS10 when making your booking.
There will also be special celebrations during the first two weeks of July, with prizes, gifts and some special surprises at each event.
Visit P.S. Privé at www.psprive.com.
Chinese New Year Parade
It’s the year of the tiger on the Chinese calendar, so you better watch out. There are two parades, the massive one in the Chinese area in the 13th arr. and the Dragon Parade in the 3d arr. Hold that tiger!
Dragon Parade
Starting at Hotel de Ville
Sunday February 14, 2PM
http://www.chine-informations.com/actualite/programme-et-defiles-du-nouvel-an-chinois-a-paris_17471.html
This calendar event provided by Richard Nahem, Eye Prefer Paris Correspondent.
Paris Cookbook Festival
All you cookbook lovers will have a readable feast at the Paris Cookbook Festival. Four days of wall to wall celebrity chefs and food writers from all over the globe from Mexico to Lebanon.The prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award will be awarded.
February 12-15
Le Centquartre
104 rue d’Aubervilliers/5 rue Curial, 19th arr.
Metro: Crimee
Open 9:30-6:30, except Sunday till 5PM
Admission: 8 euros
http://theethnicpariscookbook.blogspot.com/
http://www.cookbookfair.com/
This calendar event provided by Richard Nahem, Eye Prefer Paris Correspondent.
La Chasse aux Trésors de Paris 2009: The Paris Treasure Hunt
Story by Linda Donahue
Anyone who’s ever visited Paris has known the thrill of hunting for treasures in the city’s countless boutiques, restaurants and marketplaces. Regular visitors have probably even gotten quite good at it. So why not take those skills and put them to use in one of the most fantastic, unusual events thrown by the city of Paris: La Chasse aux Trésors de Paris 2009, otherwise known as the Paris Treasure Hunt. (more…)
